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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,220.05, 25,827.24 and 16,099.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,220.05, 25,827.24 and 16,099.28 is: 24,146.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,220.05 : 25,827.24 = 16,099.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,220.05/25,827.24 = 16,099.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,220.05x = 25,827.24 × 16,099.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,220.05x = 415,799,968.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,799,968.39/17,220.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,146.27

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